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News  Exactly 40 years ago this week, the band released their debut single ‘Prisoners’ with ‘Sunstroke’ on the b-side. It was the first fruit of their newly signed deal with United Artists and, although it sadly didn’t chart, it was a great introduction to the band and what was to come… Listen to both tracks on Spotify here… News The band’s 40th anniversary convention weekend in the amazing setting of Portmeirion is only a couple of days away. For all those lucky attendees, here’s the schedule of events: Continue reading 40th Anniversary Convention scheduleFeatures In the second of our Fan Focus articles, we speak to Elaine Bevan who was lucky enough to see the band first time around as well as being a regular face at gigs since their reformation in 2016. Over to Elaine… Continue reading Fan Focus – Elaine BevanNews Disappointingly we have been advised at short notice that Rick Buckler will not be able to attend our convention in Portmeirion in two weeks time due to ‘reasons beyond his control’. Obviously we are as disappointed as the fans and will be looking to schedule something to fill the time slot. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. News  Following the disappointing postponement of last weekend’s 3 gigs due to Russ’ illness, we are pleased to confirm that he is now fully recovered and the tour is back on starting tomorrow in Portsmouth! This run of shows goes through ’til the end of November and all the gig details are shown in the listing to the left. Make sure that you get to the venue early so you don’t miss a minute of our set! Also, if you want to chat to the band, get photos with them or autographs, they’ll be on the merch stand each night 15 minutes after they come off stage! See you on the road… News Updated 10th Oct 5.30pm- Sadly Russell Hastings, lead singer of From The Jam, has picked up a chest infection meaning that this weekend’s trio of gigs in Dorking, Margate and Walthamstow have all had to be postponed. The new dates are Walthamstow 14th November, Dorking 26th November and Margate 9th January 2020. Tickets will be valid for the new dates or refunds available if you can’t make the rescheduled dates. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. We will let you know if any other dates are affected but, hopefully, we’ll see you in Portsmouth next Thursday. Get well soon Russ… Features We thought that it would be interesting and fun to do a series of short interviews with fans of the band.Firstly, we have Mike who, as an older fan, has been seeing the band since the late 70s . His happy, smiling face is regularly seen at the band’s gigs nowadays. So, over to Mike… Continue reading Fan Focus – Mike PhilpottNews A handful of fans are now no longer available to attend the band’s Convention weekend in Portmeirion, North Wales on 1st & 2nd November so their tickets are up for grabs. Please email us at vaporsprisonerno1@gmail.com if you are interested in buying tickets. Thanks. News Unfortunately, due to a scheduling error, we will no longer be appearing with From The Jam in Norwich on 31st October. The Truth are now the opening act in Norwich. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. All our other scheduled dates on the Setting Sons 40th anniversary tour are unaffected. News In addition to the previously announced gigs with From The Jam on their ‘Setting Sons’ 40th anniversary tour throughout October & November this year, The Vapors are also special guests on the run of shows in early 2020. There are 17 new gigs in the listing on the left hand column including a trip across the Irish Sea for a Belfast show. This year’s gigs with From The Jam kick off in Dorking on 10th of October, see you on the road… |
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